Feng-Shui Based Urban Design and Site Design:A Case Study in Zhuji, China

Xun SunSpring 2009

Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban PlanningTexas A&M University

Master of Landscape Architecture

Committee: Chang-Shan Huang, Chanam Lee, Mardelle Shepley, Bruce Dvorak

Acknowledgement: Nancy Volkman, Thomas Woodfin

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Design Program

Mission Statement:

This project creates a series of open spaces for the municipal administration and cultural center district of Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, China.It applies Feng-Shui knowledge in a contemporary urban design and promotes a healthy lifestyle and enhances the city image of Zhuji.

1. Apply the Feng-Shui theory in design and deliver auspicious Chi tothe site in the design of:

Goals and Objectives:

- Landform: Dragon/Protector imitation- Water: diverse design forms- Paving: both color and pattern can correspond with Yin-Yang/Taijiand Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth)- Plants: both color and form can correspond with Five Elements andEight Trigrams

2. Develop a detailed site plan which can reflect the Wu Yue cultureand local traditions

- Provides a place which can recall the local history- Uses abstract forms/ sculptures to reflect the renowned local textile industry- Uses traditional Chinese garden design elements to promote Wu Yue culture

3. Create a public open space with the capacity of serving multiple users

- Provides different spaces with diverse scales- Provides settings with aesthetically pleasing views- Provides convenient and multifunctional facilities

4. Enhance the sense of pride and spirit of the city by creating a new image of the municipal government that:

- Provides the connections between government administration area to the public space- Shares government administration area with public access and recreation- Creates a dynamic area for the future city center- Promotes the natural beauty of the city to attract future businessOpportunities

5. Create an entertainment environment socially and physically that:

- Provides an active lifestyle to visitors and adjacent residents- Promotes quality shopping experiences with diverse activities.- Provides both active and peaceful “people places”

Design Diagram

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Feng-Shui Analysis Design Analysis

Government Administration Area

Culture Park

Shopping Street

Natural Reserved Area

Vehicle accessible road

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Pedestrian accessible road

Node

Public green space

Water

Underground parking entry

Landform to “shape” Chi’s direction

Central node to store Chi

Chi from other directions

The combination of “Heaven“ and “Earth“

Auspicious site

Heaven and Earth

Landform is changed to support the ausipicious site

Watercourse, flowing in right direction

The balance between “three islands“ and “three buildings“; “three islands“ is representative of ideal living condition

Main axis of Chi’s delivery

Wealth Trigram and Reputation Trigram of Eight Trigrams is facing the auspicious site in the north

Hill is the representative of mountain in south

Design Diagram

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Zonning Map

Feng-Shui Analysis Design Analysis

Government Administration Area

Culture Park

Shopping Street

Natural Reserved Area

Vehicle accessible road

Legend:

Pedestrian accessible road

Node

Public green space

Water

Underground parking entry

Landform to “shape” Chi’s direction

Central node to store Chi

Chi from other directions

The combination of “Heaven“ and “Earth“

Auspicious site

Heaven and Earth

Landform is changed to support the ausipicious site

Watercourse, flowing in right direction

The balance between “three islands“ and “three buildings“; “three islands“ is representative of ideal living condition

Main axis of Chi’s delivery

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Feng-Shui Symbolism:Functional Diagram:

Design Concept

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Site Plan

Chi PlazaPlanted Retention Pond

Heaven-Earth Plaza

Flag Square

Amphitheater

Historical Yue Culture Plaza

Shopping Center Entry Plaza

Central Eight Trigrams Plaza

Government Administration

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Shopping Street

Marina

Sky walk

Landforms

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Bird’s Eye View of Government Administration Area

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Perspectives

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Perspectives

Bird’s Eye View of Shopping Street

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Perspectives

Eye Level Perspective of Shopping Street